Traditional Chinese medical methods relieve pet pain

Traditional Chinese medical methods have seen a surge in popularity around the world as a means of treating all manner of aches and pains. In Japan, South Korea, Europe and America it seems treatments such as acupuncture are increasingly being used to help pets overcome paralysis, general fatigue, and chronic pain. [Photo: Chinanews.com]

A 17-year-old French Bulldog being treated with acupuncture at the Beijing Guanshang Animal Hospital on August 20, 2017. [Photo: Chinanews.com]

A dog, suffering from paralysis, undergoing acupuncture at the Beijing Guanshang Animal Hospital on August 20, 2017. [Photo: Chinanews.com]

A 12-year-old black cat, suffering from severe paralysis, undergoing acupuncture at the Beijing Guanshang Animal Hospital on August 20, 2017. [Photo: Chinanews.com]

A one-and-a-half-year-old King Charles spaniel, with a syndrome which causes pain and a lack of energy, undergoing acupuncture at the Beijing Guanshang Animal Hospital on August 20, 2017. [Photo: Chinanews.com]